Compare/Ford LGT-165 vs Ford LGT-17

Ford LGT-165 vs Ford LGT-17

Verdict: Ford LGT-165 vs Ford LGT-17

The Ford LGT-165 and the Ford LGT-17 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford LGT-17 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Ford LGT-165 is the lighter machine (386 kg vs 605 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford LGT-165 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford LGT-17 is the newer design (1983 vs 1972). In short: choose the Ford LGT-17 for outright pulling power, or the Ford LGT-165 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Steering

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manual pinion and sectorReference

Variants

1650

similar Jacobsen modelReference

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LGT-17H

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hydrostaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

35.89 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 83 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

2.1 LReference

5.7 LReference

Power

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12.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (two-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Gear Weight

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274 kgReference

Oil type

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SAE 20Reference

Transmission

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Eaton 11Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

shaftReference

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Engine RPM

3300@3300Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-magneticReference

electricReference

Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

124 cmReference

Weight

386 kgReference

605 to 673 poundsReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

23-9.50x12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

23-9.50x12Reference

Length

181 cmReference

185 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

92 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

106 cmReference

100 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

23 cmReference

26 cmReference

Hydro Weight

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305 kgReference

Ford LGT-165 attachments

LGT-165 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

50" Mower deck

Cutting width

127 cmReference

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Ford 6ft Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 6ft BackhoeReference

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Ford LGT-17 attachments

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.